Opel Master Cup
Founded1996
Abolished2000
Last championsGermany Bayern Munich

The Opel Master Cup was association football tournament that mainly featured teams sponsored by car manufacturer Opel. It was held five times in different formats. The competition's first edition was held in 1996, and the following ones were held in 1997, 1999 (two times) and 2000. In 1996 and 1999 three teams competed in a round-robin tournament. In 1997 and 2000 four teams competed in a single elimination tournament with third place playoff. The first fourth editions of the cup had 45 minutes matches while the 2000 edition had regular 90 minutes matches.[1]

Winners

Season Winner Score Runner-up Third place Fourth place Venue
1996 Germany Bayern Munich Bayern Munich won on goal difference Italy Milan France Paris Saint-Germain — Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
1997 Italy Milan 0–0 (5–3 p) Germany Bayern Munich France Paris Saint-Germain Germany Hertha BSC Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
January 1999 Italy Milan 3–1 France Paris Saint-Germain Belgium Anderlecht — Paris, France
August 1999 Italy Milan Milan won on goal difference France Paris Saint-Germain Germany Bayern Munich — Paris, France
2000 Germany Bayern Munich 3–1 England Manchester United Spain Real Madrid Turkey Galatasaray Olympic Stadium, Munich, Germany

References

  1. ↑ Veronese, Andrea (9 July 2009). "Opel Master Cup". rsssf.com. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
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